Going rate for Series III

[flyfisher11]

Hi All,

My Land Rover disease is spreading and I'm now seriously considering a Series III. What are the going rates? I'm not looking for totally restored showroom stuff, just good running decent trucks. I appreciate it. Also anything in particular I should be aware of specific e.g. rusted frames, bulkheads etc...

Cheers,

Mike

 

[antichrist]

Pretty much what the market will bear. Having been driving land rovers for a long time, I find prices for series rigs ridiculous since the coilers began being imported. Don't rush in to buying one. Take your time to see what you get for what you pay.

 

[sven]

I look on ebay, lrx, etc. The prices are all over the map. Your best bet is to buy one from a local rover club member. You'll know what you're getting and probably get a good deal too. Thats what I did.
A funny thing on ebay, you'll see a series truck on there, then it will reappear 6 months later. Lots of newbies buy them, then they realize that series trucks dont drive like their 2002 Camry.

 

[Gordo]

Good call, watch a few on Ebay to see what they sell for and get an idea. You can still find deals but if you can find one with a new chassis that is a bonus. If you want to restore one then keep you eyes peeled on craigslists, join the local rover club, etc. I got my 73 88 for 550 bucks but it was rough. My brother in law got his 65 109 for 3500 and its a 9k truck easy. Id expect to pay at least 5-7 to get a decent one (not restored)

 

[singingcamel]

i have a series 3 1973, limestone in color. 60k on the clock. bought it from the original owner in south dakota. e-mail me if interested..

 

[flyfisher11]

i have a series 3 1973, limestone in color. 60k on the clock. bought it from the original owner in south dakota. e-mail me if interested..

email sent.

 

[ptschram]

I have a 1978 109, three door, RHD, FFR, British Railways rebuilt engine, Fairey, Salisbury, etc.

Frame good, one outrigger rotted. Bulkhead OK, rust-through on right footwell.

I'd take $5000.

 

[flyfisher11]

I have a 1978 109, three door, RHD, FFR, British Railways rebuilt engine, Fairey, Salisbury, etc.

Frame good, one outrigger rotted. Bulkhead OK, rust-through on right footwell.

I'd take $5000.

That's tempting but I'm really in the market for a 88 LHD.

Thanks,

Mike
atriot:

 

[Jaime]

couple on LRX

 

[mumndadskin]

That's tempting but I'm really in the market for a 88 LHD.

Thanks,

Mike
atriot:

Be sure to factor in the price of new black market kidneys:smilelol:

 

[67SIIA]

I do not think ebay is a good way to gauge the market. You have your Land Rover enthusiast on ebay whom understand the love and hard work that goes into having, maintaining, repairing, upgrading one and then you have the money oriented people that try to take advantage of the enthusiast like us because the lack of availability of Series in the US.

In my opinion, LRX.com is a good place to find a nice Rover and gauge the market. I have seen Series going from a few hundred to a few thousand, all depends on what you want, a project, a off-road rig or a baby to spoil.

 

[Zebra]

It's like playing the loto !!!!!!!!!
You can get lucky I've seen projects that guys started and got frustrated and gave away some Series. I would say on the average for a solid but not restored Series youre looking 5 to 7 thousand. If you have knowledge of the Series and willing to sweat theres still plenty projects out there and pricing on parts will really vary. A simple used engine can go from $200 to $800 depending on the seller. I have a RRC as well but for some reason I can't part with the Series they are in a class of their own and very addictive.

Happy Hunting George

 

[Blueboy]

and I'm now seriously considering a Series III

of course you realize that the III has a plastic grill??

and a plastic dash?

my gawd man, the last proper Rover was the IIa!



Jaime

 

[Zebra]

So what are you saying !!!!!
The jarvix heart is made of plastic

 

[Jamooche]

Make sure you know how to look for the rust. Your best bet is to get one with a galvanized frame and bulkhead. All the other parts are easily fixed / replaced.

On the upper end for aroung 10K you can get a Series IIA or III in good shape with little to no work needed on it. It will probably be worth more than 10K if you have it appraised (which I still need to do for mine).

Like others said, my truck was also already sold before I bought it. The previous buyer did not send in the deposit and so he offered it to me. A friend of mine's truck was sold twice before he bought it!

 

[flyfisher11]

Thanks for all the info so far guys. I have found a few trucks locally but they want your first born and a kidney for them. I assume because it is in the Asheville NC area. Folks around here KNOW what rovers are and know they can command some serious cabbage. I'm going to keep looking. I may even trade my built DII if I find the right deal/person.

Cheers,

Mike

 

[apg]

Don't restrict yourself to the Series III. Though I have been driving the same one since new in '72, I consider the late IIa's the high-water mark of Rovering.

Here's my take on Land-Rover 'values'....

$1,000 gets you a rusted-out hulk suitable for profitable parts cannibalization.

$4,000 gets you a running-but-rough daily driver.

$8,000 ought to have everything recently serviced/overhauled with no frame cancer.

$12,000+ is concourse condition with new paint and a new galvanized frame.

109s are probably 'worth' a grand more than 88s....

If you are willing to do the work, like replace the frame, then the possibilities multiply. Many Rovers were simply parked by the previous owners who didn't have a clue as to maintenance. I've seen $600 'finds' turned into marvelous vehicles with a bit of sweat-equity. Unlike coilers, everything unbolts, comes apart and can be readily fixed with a minimum of special tools or electrickery....

Gotta love that 1950's technology...and yes, I have used a road-side rock to 'fix' mine.

Oh, and if *really* interested, consider buying a LHD vehicle in the UK and importing it, as LHDs are cheap across the pond.

Cheers...and good luck

 

[Jamooche]

Don't restrict yourself to the Series III. Though I have been driving the same one since new in '72, I consider the late IIa's the high-water mark of Rovering.

I agree. I have a 1970 Late IIA which has the simplicity of the metal dash but with Series III parts on the inside.

 

[flyfisher11]

I agree. I have a 1970 Late IIA which has the simplicity of the metal dash but with Series III parts on the inside.

Sweet looking IIA you got there.:drool: How much?

 

[Spectre]

I would recommend you find a SIII Lightweight. They are well maintained by the military, parts always promptly replaced, low miles and often without rust on frames or floorboards/bulkheads due to their aluminum body. I miss my Lightweight terribly and would recommend one to anyone wanting a tough, cool and reliable series truck.